Pet tortoise blamed for fire at Wisconsin business

Tuesday, September 6, 2016
WALES, Wis. (WLS) -- A pet tortoise is believed to have started a fire at a Wisconsin store.

Matilda was the mascot for Aquatica, a water installation and landscaping business in the village of Wales in Waukesha County
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Her owner believes she knocked over a heat lamp, setting the shop ablaze.

Fortunately, the flames didn't spread through the building and the shop can be remodeled.
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However, Matilda's owner is missing his pet, who was lost in the fire.
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